More than 90 percent of our fruit and nut production and nearly 80 percent of our vegetable production in the country happens in counties threatened by development

Iowa’s volatile land prices are driving young people away from their dream of becoming fruit and vegetable farmers.

More than half of our farmland is owned by people over 65 and one-third is owned by people over 75, yet leaders have not stepped forward to address how we will keep this land producing food for the next generation.

Our natural environment has taught us that diversity builds resilience. The leaders of the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust believe we can build more resilient Iowa communities through diversity in our farming landscape, our economy and our food supply.

If you share our concern, please contact us todayabout how you can help turn the tide in Iowa, before it’s too late.